Cardinals pitcher Jordan Schafer headed for elbow surgery

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JUPITER, Fla. (AP) _ St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Schafer will have

surgery this week on his left elbow and could ultimately need a Tommy John

operation.



The 30-year-old Schafer is one of the more intriguing stories across spring

training. He spent six seasons in the big leagues as a speedy outfielder with

the Braves, Astros and Twins, but is trying to reinvent himself as a pitcher

after his career appeared to have ended.



Schafer felt soreness in his forearm over the weekend after struggling in

exhibition games. The Cardinals said Tuesday that an MRI revealed the injury.



Schafer will have surgery on Friday, and it will be determined then whether he

requires a ligament repair or a complete reconstruction. Schafer last played in

the majors with Minnesota in 2015. He is a career .228 hitter with 103 steals.


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